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+ Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
+ Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
+ One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
+ Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan QuinnPurple Sweater // Green Tank // Black Tennis Dress // Blue Mini Dress // Denim Shorts // Green Mini Dress // Yellow Cami // Lounge Set // Shortalls
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Lately a few of my snack obsessions have been the Barebells Protein Bars, Quest Protein Chips and Drizzilicious Rice Cake Bites. I've been looking for ways to boost my protein intake while *trying* to maintain a calorie deficit which has led me here. Barebells have flipped the switch for me on protein bars. They aren't like any of the other brands I've tried- both the texture and flavor are great. A lot of brands are superrrrr dense and just taste nasty, if we're keeping it real lol. These are actually good- they taste a lot like a candy bar and 20 grams of protein for 200 calories is a win in my book. I'm not sure how much "processed" protein is really ideal so I've been trying to moderate but they've become one of my favorite snacks. I don't eat them every day but love to have as an end of the day treat here and there. It's definitely a better alternative for me than something super sugar and calorie loaded. I've also enjoyed testing out different flavors to see what's best- this week I restocked two of my favorites which are the Peanut Butter and Cookies & Caramel!
I'm pretty much in the same boat with the Quest chips except they're my lunch add-on, lol. My favorite so far has been the Sour Cream & Onion- I was a little surprised. Not all Sour Cream & Onion vibes are created equal, lol. These have a good flavor- not onion crazy but that perfect tanginess. Definitely had to restock those and also grabbed BBQ to try out. Next on my list is the Cheddar Sour Cream! I should have bought this combo pack to try- it has all three flavors! All in all, for protein chips these are pretty good. Sadly nothing is as good as a Dorito but the calories and protein make them worth the swap.
My last snackie find are the Drizzilicious Rice Cake Bites. I shared these in my last snack haul and they've quickly become a new favorite. I repurchased the Birthday Cake flavor this week which is so so good and then French Toast to try. Spoiler alert- it pretty much tastes the same as the Cinnamon Swirl to me. Not a bad thing because they are also delicious! Just not too much difference or a big "French Toast" vibe other than the smell. I like these because they're small and around 5 calories a piece. It's the perfect bite for when I'm craving something sweet which is usually all the time... womp wimp. I can eat 5-10 of these and I'm satisfied. They also offer this combo pack with mini bags- perfect for portion control or lunches!
What are your go-to healthy snacks?
JUNE READING LIST:
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+ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
+ Science of Strength Training by Austin Current
+ What Every Body is Saying by Joe Navarro
+ Haunting Adeline by H.D. CarltonHappy Weekend and end of May, friends! We made it through the holiday week and on to what will hopefully be a relaxing weekend. Sometimes disrupting the status quo makes these holiday weeks a little wonky. This time (at least for me), it was all smooth sailing and the week flew right on by. I'm excited that we're also now on the brink of summer, however you would never guess with this crazy Tennessee weather. It's definitely giving April showers, lol. Rain, rain, and more raiiinnnn. One positive is that we've had cooler temps which I love. My only real issue with summer is she's just too d*mn hot and sticky. Having this easy, breezy weather all-year-round would be a dream.
In other unrelated news, it's been a hot minute since I've updated you on what I've been reading/watching. I resumed my Harry Potter re-read/re-watch marathon I started around this time last year. I've been re-reading every book and then watching the movie pair right after. I've had an absolute blast! I couldn't tell you how many times I've reread or watched the books/movies, however I've never done it like this before. I've also been taking my time with it and just enjoying everything as I go. I took a little break during the holiday but finally jumped back in and finished Order of the Phoenix last month. Now I'm just a few chapters away from finishing Half-Blood Prince. I'm hoping to knock the rest of it out tonight so I can watch the movie this weekend.
I'm also now at a point where the end doom is setting in. I keep inching closer and closer to finishing the series which has always been bittersweet. It has to have something to do with growing up with the story as it was still coming out. It was and is such a special moment in time for me that despite knowing how it all wraps up, I always feel just a tinge of loss. I also think some of that has to do with the darker elements and loss of the last few books, too.
Alongside of my Harry Potter journey, I've also been reading What Every Body Is Saying by Joe Navarro. This book is about body language and non-verbal communication. I've always found this topic to be super interesting and so far, I'm really enjoying the book. Joe Navarro is an ex-FBI agent who specialized in reading people during interviews/interrogations. It's very cool to learn about how we all have pretty universal, primal body language habits as well as individualist cues.
I also have Memorial Day week to blame for disrupting my fitness plan, haha. I've had one too many key lime bars this week so here's to a few last hurrahs over the weekend and then it's back to business on Monday!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!! -xx
